Governor Newsom cutting business ties with drugstore giant Walgreens

Mar 07, 2023 View Original Article
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    -12% Somewhat Liberal

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  • Politician Portrayal

    76% Negative

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"The governor's aouncement comes in response to Walgreens' decision that the drugstore chain will not distribute the abortion pill Mifepristone in 20 Republican-led states, bowing to pressure from anti-abortion lawmakers and lawsuits targeting the legality of abortion pills."
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28% Conservative
"Plaed Parenthood in California will continue to work with all leaders who prioritize protecting and expanding access to abortion care and ensure all California patients or those seeking care from other states have access to the care they need."
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"Plaed Parenthood thanks Governor Newsom for continuing to stand strong in his support of abortion access and push back against the anti-abortion movement that will not stop until they ban and criminalize abortion nationwide."
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8% Conservative
"WATCH RELATED: 'Plan C' helps women find access to abortion without going to a clinic (2021)"
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"This comes as a federal judge in Texas is expected to rule soon on a lawsuit that seeks to block the use of medication abortion nationwide, the biggest abortion-related case since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade last year,Plaed Parenthood issued this statement in response to Governor Newsom's aouncement in response to the news that Walgreens will not distribute abortion pills in 20 states:Like others, we were disappointed to learn of Walgreens' response to demands made by anti-abortion Republican Attorneys General saying that the company will not provide medication abortion in 20 states, including somewhere it is still legal."
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-18% Liberal
"Plaed Parenthood thanks Governor Newsom for continuing to stand strong in his support of abortion access and push back against the anti-abortion movement that will not stop until they ban and criminalize abortion nationwide."
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"On Sunday, Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois, where Walgreens is headquartered, spoke out on 'Face the Nation.'"
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"These pharmacies need to protect women's health, Pritzker said."
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"Why do business with people who don't want to help us?A spokesperson from Governor Newsom's office tells CBS 8 that California is reviewing all relationships between Walgreens and the state."
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"While Walgreens did not respond directly to Governor Newsom's tweet, it did say in a statement to CBS 8 that the chain does plan to dispense Mifepristone in any jurisdiction where it is legally permissible to do so,adding, Once we are certified by the FDA, we will dispense this medication consistent with federal and state laws."
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"John Fetterman Hospital Photos Met With Scrutiny From Critics Sen. John Fetterman's Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson tweeted pictures of the Pesylvania Democrat from the hospital on Monday, saying Fetterman is well on his way to recovery after seeking treatment for depression."
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"John Fetterman Hospital Photos Met With Scrutiny From Critics Sen. John Fetterman's Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson tweeted pictures of the Pesylvania Democrat from the hospital on Monday, saying Fetterman is well on his way to recovery after seeking treatment for depression."
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"Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The Wall Street Journal UP NEXTNewsom said in a Tweet on Monday that California will cease doing business with the national drugstore chain."
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"It's like we don't have any say in our own body, said San Diegan Berks Montoya, who supports Governor Newsom's social media statement that California won't be doing business with @walgreens-- or any company that cowers to the extremists and puts women's lives at risk."
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"Governor Gavin Newsom took to Twitter to blast drugstore giant Walgreens over its decision not to offer abortion medication in twenty states."
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"This comes as a federal judge in Texas is expected to rule soon on a lawsuit that seeks to block the use of medication abortion nationwide, the biggest abortion-related case since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade last year,Plaed Parenthood issued this statement in response to Governor Newsom's aouncement in response to the news that Walgreens will not distribute abortion pills in 20 states:Like others, we were disappointed to learn of Walgreens' response to demands made by anti-abortion Republican Attorneys General saying that the company will not provide medication abortion in 20 states, including somewhere it is still legal."
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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : The governor's announcement comes in response to Walgreens' decision that the drugstore chain will not distribute the abortion pill Mifepristone in 20 Republican-led states, bowing to pressure from anti-abortion lawmakers and lawsuits targeting the legality of abortion pills.
56% : Planned Parenthood in California will continue to work with all leaders who prioritize protecting and expanding access to abortion care and ensure all California patients or those seeking care from other states have access to the care they need."
54% : ""Planned Parenthood thanks Governor Newsom for continuing to stand strong in his support of abortion access and push back against the anti-abortion movement that will not stop until they ban and criminalize abortion nationwide.
44% :WATCH RELATED: 'Plan C' helps women find access to abortion without going to a clinic (2021)
41% :This comes as a federal judge in Texas is expected to rule soon on a lawsuit that seeks to block the use of medication abortion nationwide, the biggest abortion-related case since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade last year,Planned Parenthood issued this statement in response to Governor Newsom's announcement in response to the news that Walgreens will not distribute abortion pills in 20 states:"Like others, we were disappointed to learn of Walgreens' response to demands made by anti-abortion Republican Attorneys General saying that the company will not provide medication abortion in 20 states, including somewhere it is still legal.

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